 2008 ICD-9-CM Procedure 44.66
- Other procedures for creation of esophagogastric sphincteric competence
- Mobilization of the lower end of the esophagus and plication of the fundus of the stomach around it (fundic wrapping) in the treatment of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX that may be associated with various disorders, such as hiatal hernia. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
- 44.66 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure
- 44.66 contains 6 index entries
- View the full ICD-9-CM Volume 3 44.* hierarchy
44.66 also known as:- Fundoplication
- Gastric cardioplasty
- Nissen's fundoplication
- Restoration of cardio-esophageal angle
44.66 excludes: - that by laparoscopy (44.67)
Index entries containing 44.66:- Cardioplasty (stomach and esophagus) 44.65
- stomach alone
 44.66
Creation -- see also Formation- esophagogastric sphincteric competence NEC 44.66
Fundoplication (esophageal) (Nissen's) 44.66Nissen operation (fundoplication of stomach) 44.66Operation- Nissen (fundoplication of stomach) 44.66
Restoration- cardioesophageal angle 44.66
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